The Press., 1887-11-03

IOV1ng people or all tnlS Vlcln1ty, are unde
 deep obligations to O. N. Simpson fo
 the bringing of Theodore Thomas and hi
 magnificent orchestra to that city. Tn
 concert on Monday evening last delighted
 an audience that filled the vast city hall
 and in which every town within nearly
 score of miles was represented. The mex
 cohcert will be the evening of Monday
 Nov. 28th, with Frances Ausher One pi
 snist. .-....- ..4.. .-.....s s......e Father Coyle, in his own name, anC
 in the name of St. Edwards parish, mos
 cordially invites the public generally tc
 be present at the solemn laying of the corner stone of St. Edwards new church
 which will take place on Sunday next al B p. m. Rt. Rev. s. s. McMahOn, assist ed by several priests, will perform the ceremony. Previous to the opening pray. CTS the several societies attached to the church will march in procession, headed by the Citizens Band. The cornerstone is fine grained native granite, measuring two feet on all sides. The face is a sunken panel, out of which rises the simple in. scription 1887, surmounted with a black cross. Within the stone is to be placed a tin box containing list of all the names of contributors on that day, which in sue ceeding ages may serve as an index of the spirit of these, our times. Together with this list will be found a collection of the current coin of the day, copies of the local and neighboring journals and weeklies, and Latin scroll description of the cere- mony, the names of the spiritual superiors, the chief executive, the governor, aud local officers.
 .-BidweH & %. have put in, new pow CT sausage cutter. ..z
 Excitement about Stafford National bank matters are in Q state of suspense pending the expected report of Rec"iver Joslyu.
 Paul Narcotics has bought out How ards East Main-st. meat market. MT. Rounds will remain with him. .s
 -'-B. Holt, late clerk with R. S. Beebe, is now with L. w. Crane
 J. NJ. Carpenter has been admitted to partnership ill the firm of D. A, Buck & Go. Mir. 0. was formerly with the firm as book keeper, and is brother to Judge Elisha Carpenter of the supreme court, and to Prob 'te Judge :J. B. Carpenter of Wilmington.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 -Wolcott Lodge No. 60, F. A. M., was not visited as expected last Saturday by D. G. M. Warner, and a special commuu- ication is therefore called for next Tuesday evening, when the visit will be made.
 The G. A. R. boys at the Hollow and vicinity are going to light ''camp-fre" at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, Nov. 10th. at which all soldiers, whether of the G. A. R. or not, will be cordially welcome.
 At the annual meeting of the 'Har- monial Progressive Union" held in Spirit ual hall, Oct. 25th, '87, the following off cers were chosen for the ensuing year |: Secretary and treasurer, Milton G. Puffer j; prudential committee, Mrs. Rufus Weston, Mrs. l.. A. Lawrence, s. D. Dwight cor secretary, Mrs. M. F. Dwight. At an adjourned meeting held Oct 29th the following resolutions were adopted
 Whereas, our esteemed brother and co-lab- orer, J. K Lord, by reason of i'll health, has resigned the office which he has held for many years, of treasurer, and chairman of the board of trustees for our society, therefore be it
 Resolved, That while we regret the neces- sity which has induced our brother to resign the office we feel it our duty to accept the res ignation as he desires.
 Resolved, That we tender our brother our sincere thanksfor the faithful and trustwor- thy manner in which has fulfilled the duties pertaining to his office, and in retiring accept our best wishes for his restoration to health and future prosperity.
 Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be forwarded to our brother, ,and to The Press and Banner of Light for publication.
 JACOB GLOVER, l.. A. LAWRENCE, ELLEN H. committee.
 Bills are out for a Thanksgiving ball nt the town hall Nov. 24th. Cady's full band.
 The following is from the Topeka (Kan- sas) Capitol.
 "L o. o. F.-PRoF. o. Fl. PUFFER CHARM. Friday evening during the sea- sion of Northcraft Lodge, Past Grand J. G. Wood arose and read the following, which is set off explanatory.
 Brother 0. H. Puffer:-I have called you before me in this brotherly presence to do what to me is 8 most pleasant labor. You, although young in the order and inexperienced in it's workings, were requested and elected to the responsible position of instructor of the Union Degree staff in elocution and dramatic Some had entertained serious doubts of such movement, while others most interested were timid lest when brought to recognized scientific standards, they should be found wanting.
 You entered upon your work and by your professional skill and masterly in- 5truction, have won your way to the hearts of all, and out of crude material have carved an degree of success. We have been greatly encouraged when we compare our present status with our former attainments, and he present purpose is, upon our return from Denver, to continue until we perfect ourselves n the beautiful work upon which we have been 30 long engaged.
 In view of your unselfish devotion to our great need, we have deemed it fitting that we mould present to you slight testimonial of our love and esteem toward you as brother md teacher.
 This gift is of gold, and is made up of the 'mblems of our order. Upon the three tri- Gngles composing the body of the charm are he talismanic letters F. l.. IT," upon white, | carlet and blue ground, respectively. Be- ween these triangles are the words, embla- natical of justice, and the arrow, reminding # the covenant between Jonathan and David. l Over the apexes of the triangles lies the open Bible, an exhaustless fountain of truth from which all our principles are derived, upon the | ace of which lie three golden links, represent | ng the grand motto of our order, Friendship, | Love and Truth. Surmounting the. whole is | he skull and cross bones, reminding us of | he consuming process of nature, and that we | Ire to give decent sepulcher to the mortal re- l mains of 8 deceased brother. Upon the ad- | Verse side is the All-seeing eye enveloped in | blaze of light and glory, reminding us that the | crutinizing eye of Omnipotence is ever upon